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Speaking to Derby's official website, Eyoma said that the lure of playing attacking football for a big championship club was what convinced him to join the club.

He said: "I came here knowing that Derby was a big Championship club that was renowned for played attractive football, similar to what I had been used to at Arsenal. That was a big appeal for me,

“I was there for eight years and made a lot friends during that time with the players and coaches. It was a time for a fresh start, though, and I am delighted to be here.

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“There were a few different Championship and League 1 clubs that had expressed an interest in taking me, but when I came here and took a look around the facilities, I thought they were great. I knew this was an opportunity that I couldn’t miss.”

Missing out on a player like Eyoma is a blow for QPR who have put a real focus on developing youth.

With the club battling to fall in line with Financial Fair Play regulations, the club have prioritised signing talented young players whom they can nurture and develop into first team players.

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As well as the likes of Paul Smyth, Bright Osayi-Samuel and Aramide Oteh who have all joined the club over the last 18 months, QPR have recently signed Joe Felix and Ben Wells from London rivals Fulham and West Ham respectively.

A huge draw to joining the club is that pathway to first team level which isn't necessarily apparent at other clubs.

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